1. What is meant by “He lived a year in a minute”?
This meant that Rainsford was so scared that he felt like time was going by faster, and he was being hunted constantly.
2. What is meant by “I am still a beast at bay”?
This meant that General Zaroff was hunting many people at bay, and killing every single one.
3. In which sea has Connell set Ship-Trap island?
The Caribbean Sea.
4. How is Zaroff able to finance his life style?
He has invested in American Security System so he never goes poor, and does not have to ride a taxi in Paris.
5. If Rainsford wins the hunt, what does Zaroff promise him?
Zaroff promises Rainsford that he will admit defeat.
6. What happened to Lazarus?
Lazarus sunk in quicksand in Death Swamp.
7. Where does Rainsford spend the first night of his hunt?
Rainsford spent his first night on top of a tree.
8. How many acres did Zaroff’s father have in the Crimea?
He had a quarter of a million.
9. Why does Zarroff suggest Rainsford wear moccasins?
Moccasins lead a poorer trail.
10. What caused Rainsford to believe Zaroff knew he was hiding in the tree? Do you think he was right? Give reasons.
Because Zaroff nearly caught him, when he turned back, and smiled. Rainsford thought that he was saving him for entertainment for another day. I do think he was right because it is kind of unusual for Zaroff to stop climbing the tree if he thought it was suspicious.
11. How does Zaroff stock his island with “game”?
He gets sailors getting stuck on shore of his island, and makes them play "The Most Dangerous Game".
12. What happened to General Zaroff at the end of the story?
General Zaroff dies, lying in bed defeated, and about to be fed to his hounds.
13. Inspite of being hurt, Zaroff congratulates Rainsford on his “Malay mancatcher,” why?
This was because Zaroff has never been beaten in a hunting game before, and this was the first time, so he is glad, although he was hurt.
14. How do we know Rainsford is an exceptionally fit man?
He can swim very well, showing great upper body strength, and nice lower body stamina from paddling.
15. Discuss the state of mind of Rainsford before he lands on the island versus that after he meets the General. What is different? (Especially about how he perceives animal feelings.)
When Rainsford lands on the island, he was not scared at all, even though Ivan was pointing a gun at him. When he meets the general, he desperately wanted to get off the island, feeling unsafe because of the general being a murderer.
16. How does Connell inspire fear without obvious bloodshed/grotesqueness.
Richard Connell inspires fear from the general glad about his murders on humans in his "game", and his suspicious acts. Connell also uses many frightful adjectives, describing the general.
The Most Dangerous Game
QUESTIONS: Answer the following questions.
1. What is meant by “He lived a year in a minute”?
This meant that Rainsford was so scared that he felt like time was going by faster, and he was being hunted constantly.
2. What is meant by “I am still a beast at bay”?
This meant that General Zaroff was hunting many people at bay, and killing every single one.
3. In which sea has Connell set Ship-Trap island?
The Caribbean Sea.
4. How is Zaroff able to finance his life style?
He has invested in American Security System so he never goes poor, and does not have to ride a taxi in Paris.
5. If Rainsford wins the hunt, what does Zaroff promise him?
Zaroff promises Rainsford that he will admit defeat.
6. What happened to Lazarus?
Lazarus sunk in quicksand in Death Swamp.
7. Where does Rainsford spend the first night of his hunt?
Rainsford spent his first night on top of a tree.
8. How many acres did Zaroff’s father have in the Crimea?
He had a quarter of a million.
9. Why does Zarroff suggest Rainsford wear moccasins?
Moccasins lead a poorer trail.
10. What caused Rainsford to believe Zaroff knew he was hiding in the tree? Do you think he was right? Give reasons.
Because Zaroff nearly caught him, when he turned back, and smiled. Rainsford thought that he was saving him for entertainment for another day. I do think he was right because it is kind of unusual for Zaroff to stop climbing the tree if he thought it was suspicious.
11. How does Zaroff stock his island with “game”?
He gets sailors getting stuck on shore of his island, and makes them play "The Most Dangerous Game".
12. What happened to General Zaroff at the end of the story?
General Zaroff dies, lying in bed defeated, and about to be fed to his hounds.
13. Inspite of being hurt, Zaroff congratulates Rainsford on his “Malay mancatcher,” why?
This was because Zaroff has never been beaten in a hunting game before, and this was the first time, so he is glad, although he was hurt.
14. How do we know Rainsford is an exceptionally fit man?
He can swim very well, showing great upper body strength, and nice lower body stamina from paddling.
15. Discuss the state of mind of Rainsford before he lands on the island versus that after he meets the General. What is different? (Especially about how he perceives animal feelings.)
When Rainsford lands on the island, he was not scared at all, even though Ivan was pointing a gun at him. When he meets the general, he desperately wanted to get off the island, feeling unsafe because of the general being a murderer.
16. How does Connell inspire fear without obvious bloodshed/grotesqueness.
Richard Connell inspires fear from the general glad about his murders on humans in his "game", and his suspicious acts. Connell also uses many frightful adjectives, describing the general.